Acting and Musical Theatre (with Foundation Year) Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

This is a four year degree taught at our Hope Park campus. The Foundation Year aims to develop your skills so that after a year, you will be equipped with the necessary skills needed for studying the full BA Hons degree programme.

Please note that Combined Honours degrees at Liverpool Hope University are split 50/50. This means both subjects will be studied equally.

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Ready to step into the spotlight? The Acting BA (Hons) at Liverpool Hope University is a dynamic, industry-focused acting course designed to unleash your potential.  

Whether you want to master stage acting, screen performance, or emerging digital media, this acting degree prepares you perfectly for the modern acting industry. The curriculum seamlessly blends an industry-focused approach to the creative sector and versatility across mediums with personal wellbeing, resilience, dedicated facilities, and a digital toolkit for actors. Throughout your studies, you will learn from experienced tutors and industry professionals who help you build the confidence and versatility needed to thrive. 

You can embark upon your creative journey through three exciting specialisms. Stage Acting focuses closely on body, voice, and imagination within contemporary theatre, while Screen Acting explores realism, subtext, text analysis, and working with direction. You will also develop your expertise in Voice Work, learning to deliver professional voiceovers tailored specifically for documentaries, games, animation and radio drama. Ultimately, whether your passion lies in theatre, film, or new media, this course fully empowers you to perform, create, and inspire. 

MUSICAL THEATRE

Develop your skills as a confident, versatile performer on Liverpool Hope University’s Musical Theatre degree. Based in the heart of Liverpool’s thriving theatre and creative scene, this Musical Theatre course combines professional training in singing, acting and dance with the academic study of musical theatre. You’ll graduate with the practical skills, industry knowledge and confidence to pursue a career in the performing arts and creative industries. 

Learn from experienced musical theatre professionals with West End and regional theatre credits through practical workshops, ensemble performances, one-to-one vocal tuition and live productions. As you progress, you’ll develop your skills in acting through song, vocal technique, choreography, directing, producing and musical theatre history, while gaining a deeper understanding of how professional productions are created. 

Throughout your degree, you’ll build essential industry skills including movement, music reading, rehearsal techniques and audition preparation, while developing your own creative identity as a performer. Working alongside fellow students in a supportive and collaborative environment, you’ll gain valuable real-world performance experience before showcasing everything you’ve learned in a full-scale musical production with a professional Musical Director and live band in your final year.